Zip code 05820: Albany, Vermont

Q: What city is zip code 05820?

05820 is assigned to Albany, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 05820 in?

05820 is in Orleans County, Vermont.

Q: What is the population of 05820?

About 300 people live in 05820, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 05820?

The median household income in 05820 is $68,229.

Q: What zip codes are near 05820?

The closest zip codes to 05820 are 05845, 05847, 05653, 05827, 05875.

Residential delivery areaOrleans CountyEastern Time

Population

300

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$219K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

13 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 05820

05820 is a rural zip code in Albany, Vermont (Orleans County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 300 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $68,229 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $218,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; education; and computer and math (tech). 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 05820 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 300 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate98.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · VT 73.2%10th of 247 in VT
Veterans20.5%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · VT 6.2%3rd of 249 in VT
Government workers29.3%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · VT 15%10th of 249 in VT
Housing vacancy27.5%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · VT 19.4%90th of 247 in VT
Tech workers10.2%
97th
U.S. 3.8% · VT 3.1%6th of 249 in VT
Self-employed workers19.7%
97th
U.S. 10% · VT 13.5%70th of 249 in VT
Median age42.8
76th
U.S. 38.9 · VT 43.1172nd of 249 in VT
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · VT 21.4%191st of 249 in VT
Uninsured rate7%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · VT 3.9%34th of 249 in VT
Bachelor's degree or higher29.9%
46th
U.S. 35.7% · VT 43.8%191st of 248 in VT
Residents under 1820.3%
34th
U.S. 22% · VT 17.9%81st of 249 in VT
Median household income$68,229
33rd
U.S. $80,734 · VT $81,203177th of 237 in VT
Per capita income$33,843
30th
U.S. $44,673 · VT $46,500221st of 249 in VT
Median home value$218,700
25th
U.S. $332,700 · VT $316,600195th of 243 in VT
Healthcare workers7.5%
21st
U.S. 9.7% · VT 9.9%147th of 249 in VT
Broadband access86.8%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VT 89.7%168th of 247 in VT
Poverty rate5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VT 10.1%186th of 247 in VT
Work from home6.1%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · VT 16.9%227th of 249 in VT
Average commute19 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VT 23.5 min216th of 240 in VT
Median earnings per worker$34,688
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VT $49,843231st of 248 in VT
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VT 70/sq mi207th of 249 in VT
Diversity index5.9
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · VT 18.8206th of 249 in VT
Population300
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VT 647,106230th of 249 in VT
Unemployment rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · VT 3.6%190th of 249 in VT
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · VT 4.3%237th of 249 in VT
Income inequality (Gini)0.329
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VT 0.453223rd of 246 in VT

Measure	05820	Orleans	VT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VT
Homeownership rateStrength	98.3%	79.7%	73.2%	65.2%	99th	10th of 247
Veterans	20.5%	8.9%	6.2%	6.2%	99th	3rd of 249
Government workers	29.3%	19%	15%	14.5%	98th	10th of 249
Housing vacancy	27.5%	27.9%	19.4%	10.1%	97th	90th of 247
Tech workers	10.2%	1.7%	3.1%	3.8%	97th	6th of 249
Self-employed workers	19.7%	14.2%	13.5%	10%	97th	70th of 249
Median age	42.8	45.7	43.1	38.9	76th	172nd of 249
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	23.9%	21.4%	17.2%	63rd	191st of 249
Uninsured rate	7%	4.4%	3.9%	8.4%	52nd	34th of 249
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.9%	30.5%	43.8%	35.7%	46th	191st of 248
Residents under 18	20.3%	19.4%	17.9%	22%	34th	81st of 249
Median household income	$68,229	$70,103	$81,203	$80,734	33rd	177th of 237
Per capita income	$33,843	$40,041	$46,500	$44,673	30th	221st of 249
Median home value	$218,700	$223,400	$316,600	$332,700	25th	195th of 243
Healthcare workers	7.5%	9.5%	9.9%	9.7%	21st	147th of 249
Broadband accessWeakness	86.8%	89%	89.7%	91%	18th	168th of 247
Poverty rateStrength	5%	11.7%	10.1%	12.5%	12th	186th of 247
Work from home	6.1%	12.5%	16.9%	15.1%	12th	227th of 249
Average commuteStrength	19 min	29 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	9th	216th of 240
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,688	$45,906	$49,843	$49,666	8th	231st of 248
Population density	22/sq mi	40/sq mi	70/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	207th of 249
Diversity index	5.9	14	18.8	61.4	2nd	206th of 249
Population	300	27,606	647,106	334,922,499	1st	230th of 249
Unemployment rateStrength	0.7%	5.3%	3.6%	5.2%	1st	190th of 249
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.5%	4.3%	14.1%	1st	237th of 249
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.329	0.440	0.453	0.483	1st	223rd of 246

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

16%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.8

Under 18

20.3%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

5.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

71%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 121
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 80.2%
Married couples: 60.3%
Living alone: 17.4%
Veterans (of adults): 20.5%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

35%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

05820

$68,229

Orleans Co.

$70,103

Vermont

$81,203

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,843

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.329

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

05820

$218,700

Orleans Co.

$223,400

Vermont

$316,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

05820

—

Orleans Co.

$892

Vermont

$1,234

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 167
Owner-occupied: 98.3%
Vacant: 27.5%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 7.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

22%

20–29

20%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

31%

Education

14%

Computer and math

10%

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Production

Management

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Sales

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

18%

Retail

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

12%

Professional and technical services

10%

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,688

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	05820	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,654	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$53,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,417	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

42%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.8%
Households with broadband: 86.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57%
No internet access: 3.3%
Without health insurance: 7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Albany
State: Vermont
County: Orleans County
Center point: 44.7632° N, 72.3752° W
Land area: 13 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Albany12% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 05820

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
05845	Irasburg, VT	3.3 mi	1,464	$82,262	$233,200
05847	Lowell, VT	4.6 mi	1,070	$57,404	$183,400
05653	Eden Mills, VT	5.8 mi	535	$90,556	$209,900
05827	Craftsbury Common, VT	6 mi	630	$90,729	$326,600
05875	Barton, VT	6.5 mi	542	$78,750	$306,900
05825	Coventry, VT	8.9 mi	126	—	$222,700
05826	Craftsbury, VT	9 mi	839	$83,438	$232,300
05874	Westfield, VT	9.9 mi	568	$74,583	$307,100
05839	Glover, VT	10 mi	664	$74,018	$242,800
05822	Barton, VT	11 mi	2,107	$76,100	$222,600
05471	Montgomery Center, VT	11 mi	719	$53,816	$325,000
05841	Greensboro, VT	11 mi	297	$103,875	$462,200

Questions about 05820

What city is zip code 05820?

05820 is assigned to Albany, Vermont. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 05820 in?

05820 is in Orleans County, Vermont.

What is the population of 05820?

About 300 people live in 05820, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 05820 in?

05820 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 05820?

The median household income in 05820 is $68,229.

What zip codes are near 05820?

The closest zip codes to 05820 are 05845, 05847, 05653, 05827, 05875.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 05820, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.